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Harrisites share awareness of new assembly member elected in District 27.
Assembly member elected for District 27, where THHS is located
September 27, 2023
Mr. Robinson, current math teacher at THHS joins ISS department.
Ryan Robinson joins ISS department
September 20, 2023
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
September 14, 2023
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
September 11, 2023
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
September 6, 2023
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
September 21, 2023
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
September 7, 2023
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
August 9, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
July 28, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.
Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes
September 13, 2023
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
August 31, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
August 25, 2023
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
August 17, 2023
A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay
OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process
August 10, 2023
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
Food Festivals to visit in NYC this Fall
September 26, 2023
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
September 12, 2023
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
September 5, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.
Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
August 28, 2023
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
September 22, 2023
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
September 8, 2023
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
August 30, 2023
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
August 24, 2023
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
August 16, 2023
The participants of the Students vs. Faculty volleyball game, where teachers played a game against volleyball team members.
Photos of the Week: 9/13 – 9/20
September 21, 2023
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
August 3, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
The latest from Classic TV
The latest from Classic TV
July 14, 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
June 16, 2023
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After student protestors make calls to change disciplinary procedures for educator misconduct, DOE tells The Classic it will review protestors’ proposals

After student protestors make calls to change disciplinary procedures for educator misconduct, DOE tells The Classic it will review protestors’ proposals

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
February 3, 2022
DOE says former THHS teacher accused of sexual misconduct will not be at Science Olympiad event, clearing the way for THHS team to compete this Saturday

DOE says former THHS teacher accused of sexual misconduct will not be at Science Olympiad event, clearing the way for THHS team to compete this Saturday

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
February 2, 2022
Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Jasmine Palma, Sophia Park, Lauren Jun, Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, Cate Nguyen, and Jennifer Quisi
January 25, 2022
Former chemistry teacher investigated for sexual misconduct retains links to THHS through Science Olympiad events and Queens College position

Former chemistry teacher investigated for sexual misconduct retains links to THHS through Science Olympiad events and Queens College position

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
January 6, 2022
State senator speaks to The Classic about possible legislative reforms to address educator sexual misconduct

State senator speaks to The Classic about possible legislative reforms to address educator sexual misconduct

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
December 21, 2021
Letters, Meetings, and Protests: How the school community has responded following allegations of sexual misconduct at Townsend Harris

Letters, Meetings, and Protests: How the school community has responded following allegations of sexual misconduct at Townsend Harris

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
December 14, 2021
Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
November 22, 2021
Many THHS students lack essential knowledge to protect themselves from educator sexual misconduct: here’s what students don’t know and what they need to know

Many THHS students lack essential knowledge to protect themselves from educator sexual misconduct: here’s what students don’t know and what they need to know

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
June 23, 2021
Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part two

Pizzerias, clinics, and family businesses: slices of pandemic life part two

Julia Maciejak and Samantha Sestak
May 17, 2021
Administration unveils new mural aimed at promoting inclusivity and safety

Administration unveils new mural aimed at promoting inclusivity and safety

Ryan Eng and Julia Maciejak
April 12, 2021
New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

New admissions criteria for THHS aims to promote inclusivity and respond to pandemic challenges

Daniela Zavlun, Nataniela Zavlun, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
March 5, 2021
With a second shutdown of schools looming, final deadline to choose blended learning also approaches

With a second shutdown of schools looming, final deadline to choose blended learning also approaches

Ryan Eng and Julia Maciejak
November 13, 2020
At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

At open forum, students share outrage, pain in response to nationwide protests against racism and police brutality

Julianna Zitron, Daniela Zavlun, Julia Wojtkowski, and Julia Maciejak
June 3, 2020
Governor announces school closure has been extended to the end of the year

Governor announces school closure has been extended to the end of the year

Juney Liu and Julia Maciejak
May 6, 2020
THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

THHS jumps rope for heart health awareness

Lauren Jun and Julia Maciejak
March 9, 2020
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